🛠️ Member Build BIC JET Build Begins

[Bic Jet]

Ok. It took me a minute but here are the pics of the filter after 752 miles. I’ll change it again at 2500 and report to the team as well. So far I’m super happy with these results.

 

[Bic Jet]

This also took me a minute. I’m grateful to be busy at work. As 1099 guy it’s a good thing.

Here are the photos of how close the Rago scene light housings are to the actual roof when mounted to the Westcott roof rack. They work great and look great. They are stout so, even if I hit a pretty big limb I think they would hold.

 

[Bic Jet]

One more item I failed to post up but previously mentioned.

The Garmin Power Switch I bought from Blaze Offroad is absolutely atop Notch. Works great, integrates perfectly with the Iphone and Apple CarPlay. Sooo easy to install. Highly recommend!

 

[Bic Jet]

THOUGHT I MIGHT LIST OUT ALL IMPROVEMENTS SO I CAN HAVE A PLACE TO KEEP TRACK OF THEM ALL:

2026 GX 550 OT+
Full 10mm PPF Xpel
Fuel & Fire Cell phone charger/holder
Full length Westcott Designs Roof Rack
Rago Fabrication Scene Light housings mounted to roof rack perimeter
Baja Designs S2 Sport X6 for scene/chase lights
ARB BP51 full system 3 “ lift
White Knuckle Sliders
Method 703 17” wheels
Duratrac 35/12.5/17E
Coolbox drop in org tray
Garmin Powerswitch
Blaze Offroad wiring harnesses for scene lights
Trailswing Hitch Spare Carrier
Agency 6 Grab Handles
Screen protector
KC Headlights windshield wire hider (Awesome by the way)

I’ll try to keep this updated as things progress.

Wish List:

Expedition 1 Front bumper for now
LRA Fuel tank, not sure of size yet

 

[Bic Jet]

I’ll post up some pictures of the Trailswing as soon as I get it installed. Give me a week.

 

[Bic Jet]

Ok here is the oil change at 2,580 miles. Perfectly spotless. No shrapnel nothing at all.

 

[ColoradoOutdoors]

THOUGHT I MIGHT LIST OUT ALL IMPROVEMENTS SO I CAN HAVE A PLACE TO KEEP TRACK OF THEM ALL:

2026 GX 550 OT+
Full 10mm PPF Xpel
Fuel & Fire Cell phone charger/holder
Full length Westcott Designs Roof Rack
Rago Fabrication Scene Light housings mounted to roof rack perimeter
Baja Designs S2 Sport X6 for scene/chase lights
ARB BP51 full system 3 “ lift
White Knuckle Sliders
Method 703 17” wheels
Duratrac 35/12.5/17E
Coolbox drop in org tray
Garmin Powerswitch
Blaze Offroad wiring harnesses for scene lights
Trailswing Hitch Spare Carrier
Agency 6 Grab Handles
Screen protector
KC Headlights windshield wire hider (Awesome by the way)

I’ll try to keep this updated as things progress.

Wish List:

Expedition 1 Front bumper for now
LRA Fuel tank, not sure of size yet

What did you choose for settings on rebound and compression on the BP-51s? And what were you aiming for on those settings? My install is in less than two weeks and trying to estimate where I want to start. Thank you!

 

[Bic Jet]

What did you choose for settings on rebound and compression on the BP-51s? And what were you aiming for on those settings? My install is in less than two weeks and trying to estimate where I want to start. Thank you!

Let me go look. Stand by

 

[Bic Jet]

Take a look.

 

[Bic Jet]

Let me know your thoughts. My goals were primarily on road use. When on trails, I whip out my trusty tools and adjust them.

 

[ColoradoOutdoors]

Let me know your thoughts. My goals were primarily on road use. When on trails, I whip out my trusty tools and adjust them.

My guess is that those settings make for a super comfortable highway ride and you probably don't even notice washboard? How is body control in corners and fast changes in travel such as deep dips in road (like a concrete water drainage channel)? less compression and rebound can make for super active shocks that don't always feel composed. But if you like these settings, I'm starting there!

Edit - I'm reading those settings as "fast" rebound and compression.

 

[JDPhoenix]

Call me a woman if you would like, but I changed my mind and asked to push the Atomic Silver to the next person in line. I decided Nori Green was for me. FINAL ANSWER.

I get more compliments on my Nori Overtrail. IMO I think it's the best looking color.

 

[Bic Jet]

So far so good. Great on the road. I am sure they would be inappropriate off road. I’ve driven some fire roads (no washboard) and everything was fine. Cornering and whoop t do’s are also fine.

 

[Bic Jet]

I've noticed something of late while filling my tank, aside from having to fill it frequently. Every time I go to fill the tank, I release the flap from inside the cabin, hop out and when I go to unscrew the gas cap, it is already loose. Like falling off loose. Anyone else run into this?

 

[Bluegill]

No, all I notice is that the flimsy little leash anchor always pops out of place. My cap has always been tight.

 

[rocksallday]

Take a look. View attachment 23441

how exactly do you get the tools in there? that seems impossible with that coil around the adjusters.

 

[Bic Jet]

how exactly do you get the tools in there? that seems impossible with that coil around the adjusters.

Admittedly, it takes some finesse. Easier when the weight is off the vehicle. Yes, it can be a PITA.